RNeighbors is a neighborhood resource center that offers support and information to neighborhood associations. Such a simple explanation, but there is so much they do that is simply about community beautification, community building, and community involvement.
Since our missions and ideals dovetail so well, Time Trader and RNeighbors have been partners for quite some time. In 2012 we have been working on ways to strengthen our ties and benefit both organizations.
Time Traders can earn TD$ from RNeighbors by participating in projects like those mentioned above, and RNeighbors earns TD$ by linking to Time Trader on its website and allowing Time Trader the opportunity to have a table at some RNeighbor events to promote out timebank to people who are already generous and deeply involved in community -- exactly the kind of people who can make Time Trader stronger, more diverse, and better.
If you want to learn more about RNeighbors and how you can get involved OR if you have ideas about how to expand our relationship with any of our Group and Organizational Members, post a comment here or contact Jennifer at timetrader@familyservicerochester.org.
Showing posts with label partners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label partners. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Group and Organizational members of Time Trader: The Farmers Market
Or, as it's officially known: Rochester Downtown Farmers Market.
Obviously this partnership is more active in the summer months, although the market does happen year round. Time Traders have earned TD$ from the Market for helping out at the information booth and staffing some special events like a children's day and home canning demonstrations.
The Market, in turn, earns TD$ by hosting an information table (staffed by a Time Trader) at the Market on Saturdays and from referral TD$ from people who become Time Traders after hearing about it at that table.
If you are interested in earning TD$ at the Market, please contact Jennifer to find out what you can do!
Obviously this partnership is more active in the summer months, although the market does happen year round. Time Traders have earned TD$ from the Market for helping out at the information booth and staffing some special events like a children's day and home canning demonstrations.
The Market, in turn, earns TD$ by hosting an information table (staffed by a Time Trader) at the Market on Saturdays and from referral TD$ from people who become Time Traders after hearing about it at that table.
If you are interested in earning TD$ at the Market, please contact Jennifer to find out what you can do!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Group and organizational members of Time Trader: The Y
We partner with a number of community groups and organizations, and many people are unaware of these partnership or how they benefit all of the members of Time Trader. In this and a few future blog posts I am going to list our current partners and comment just a little on how each partnership works, since each organization is different and we try to use that to our advantage, tailoring each agreement to the organization so that we maximize the benefits to each of us.
First, our biggest partner in terms of the number of transactions per month: The Rochester Area Family Y. The Y has been a steadfast partner for us, offering support in the form of people and space, since the beginning. Many of our member events are held here, such as the potluck we had last night. The Y also offers us space for our monthly Leadership Team meetings, orientations a few times a month, and, if a Time Trader wants to earn an extra TD$ or two, they can sit at an information table in the Y and hand out brochures telling people about Time Trader and how to join. When we use the Y's space, it earns TD$. We cross-promote each other. Y employees have been active Time Traders in their personal lives and their professional lives. One of the organizers in Time Trader helped a Y employee out with her office. Another went through the piles of mail, office documents and other papers for a Y employee to sort by type and then recycle or file it. How many of us could use that in our own workspace?
The Y sometimes needs volunteers at events, or handyman-type projects such as painting done. These are a great way to spend TD$ and reap the rewards of all the great work they do for us. So if you are ever approached in Community Weaver about a project the Y needs done, please consider helping them out. They are a huge part of Time Trader's success over the past 3 and a half years!
First, our biggest partner in terms of the number of transactions per month: The Rochester Area Family Y. The Y has been a steadfast partner for us, offering support in the form of people and space, since the beginning. Many of our member events are held here, such as the potluck we had last night. The Y also offers us space for our monthly Leadership Team meetings, orientations a few times a month, and, if a Time Trader wants to earn an extra TD$ or two, they can sit at an information table in the Y and hand out brochures telling people about Time Trader and how to join. When we use the Y's space, it earns TD$. We cross-promote each other. Y employees have been active Time Traders in their personal lives and their professional lives. One of the organizers in Time Trader helped a Y employee out with her office. Another went through the piles of mail, office documents and other papers for a Y employee to sort by type and then recycle or file it. How many of us could use that in our own workspace?
The Y sometimes needs volunteers at events, or handyman-type projects such as painting done. These are a great way to spend TD$ and reap the rewards of all the great work they do for us. So if you are ever approached in Community Weaver about a project the Y needs done, please consider helping them out. They are a huge part of Time Trader's success over the past 3 and a half years!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Really Really Free Market
The Really Really Free Market will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 3-6 PM at the Barlow Event Center, 1151 Civic Center Drive NW. Bring clean, usable items to give away. Take usable items for free. It's that simple! If you have old clothes, CDs, electronics, household items, food...etc. bring them down to the Free Market. Once the event is over, any remaining items will be donated to one of the local second-hand outlets.
Invite your friends! This is the type of event that brings communities together, and ultimately shows us that we can move beyond the need for money to obtain the things we need.
There will be a Time Trader orientation from 4:00 to approximately 5:00 PM. This is also a great opportunity to talk to other Time Traders to discuss your Service Offers and Requests, and maybe even set up a trade.
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING BROKEN, UNUSABLE JUNK**
Invite your friends! This is the type of event that brings communities together, and ultimately shows us that we can move beyond the need for money to obtain the things we need.
There will be a Time Trader orientation from 4:00 to approximately 5:00 PM. This is also a great opportunity to talk to other Time Traders to discuss your Service Offers and Requests, and maybe even set up a trade.
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING BROKEN, UNUSABLE JUNK**
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Really Really Free Market
The next Free Market event will be Sunday, January 29 at the Barlow Event Center from 3 to 6 PM.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Really Really Free Market Update
The next Really Really Free Market event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, January 29. No location has been confirmed thus far. Please check back here for further details.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Really Really Free Market
We have had 2 of these events so far at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, just off Marion Road at 2810 40th Ave. SE in Rochester. Check back here for more information about the next one, tentatively set for a Saturday in January, 2012.
How does it work? Simple!
Bring clean, usable items to give away. Take usable items for free. It's that easy! If you have old clothes, CDs, electronics, household items, food...etc. bring them down to the Free Market. Once the event is over, any remaining items are donated to one of the local second-hand outlets.
This is the type of event that brings communities together, and ultimately shows us that we can move beyond the need for money to obtain the things we need.
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING BROKEN, UNUSABLE JUNK**
This event is cosponsored by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9WVZddH9w">The Zeitgeist Movement</a>, <a href="http://home.vigr.org/">VIGOR</a> and <a href="http://familyservicerochester.org/timetrader.html">Time Trader</a>.
How does it work? Simple!
Bring clean, usable items to give away. Take usable items for free. It's that easy! If you have old clothes, CDs, electronics, household items, food...etc. bring them down to the Free Market. Once the event is over, any remaining items are donated to one of the local second-hand outlets.
This is the type of event that brings communities together, and ultimately shows us that we can move beyond the need for money to obtain the things we need.
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING BROKEN, UNUSABLE JUNK**
This event is cosponsored by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9WVZddH9w">The Zeitgeist Movement</a>, <a href="http://home.vigr.org/">VIGOR</a> and <a href="http://familyservicerochester.org/timetrader.html">Time Trader</a>.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Free Stuff Event
We tried a small-scale experiment on Sunday -- a Free Stuff Event at the UU Church in Rochester.
The concept was simple -- bring stuff you don't need anymore, like clothing in good condition, household goods or toys, and take what you need from the piles of others' unwanted items. It was the ultimate expression of "One person's trash is another person's treasure."
So how did it go? Well, we had some great stuff there. There were some brand-new brushed nickel table lamps with the tags still on them, a floor lamp still in the box, lots of books, some toys and games, kitchen items like Tupperware and margarita glasses, shoes, clothes, and much more.
There were snacks and drinks, and the people who attended had a chance to meet other Time Traders, chat, and make some connections in our community. Since COMMUNITY is really what Time Trader is all about, the event was a success.
At the end, all of the items were dropped off at Goodwill so everyone only took home the things they wanted and needed.
We'd like to do it again, but we need YOUR input. What would make you come out for an event like this? What would make you invite your friends (or better yet, bring them along)? What kinds of social and community events do you want to see that would motivate you to participate more actively in Time Trader? This community is only as strong as its members' relationships.
As Coordinator, it's my job to strengthen those relationships. But it is also YOUR job as a member of the group. Successful TimeBanks are often run by their members, some with a Coordinator who does marketing and community outreach. This is YOUR TimeBank. What do you want from it? If you want a specific feature, service or event, chances are someone else is looking for the same thing.
What can you do to help our TimeBank grow and continue to find new ways of serving its members?
Can you:
*help to plan events
*recruit someone who can perform services that are in high demand (like massage)
* help do orientations to bring new members in
*do a presentation about Time Trader at your church, community group, or to your friends
*come up with a creative idea to help that isn't listed here
Contact me at 287-2040 ext. 3022 and let's work together to find ways to strengthen our community and serve our members better.
It's up to YOU.
The concept was simple -- bring stuff you don't need anymore, like clothing in good condition, household goods or toys, and take what you need from the piles of others' unwanted items. It was the ultimate expression of "One person's trash is another person's treasure."
So how did it go? Well, we had some great stuff there. There were some brand-new brushed nickel table lamps with the tags still on them, a floor lamp still in the box, lots of books, some toys and games, kitchen items like Tupperware and margarita glasses, shoes, clothes, and much more.
There were snacks and drinks, and the people who attended had a chance to meet other Time Traders, chat, and make some connections in our community. Since COMMUNITY is really what Time Trader is all about, the event was a success.
At the end, all of the items were dropped off at Goodwill so everyone only took home the things they wanted and needed.
We'd like to do it again, but we need YOUR input. What would make you come out for an event like this? What would make you invite your friends (or better yet, bring them along)? What kinds of social and community events do you want to see that would motivate you to participate more actively in Time Trader? This community is only as strong as its members' relationships.
As Coordinator, it's my job to strengthen those relationships. But it is also YOUR job as a member of the group. Successful TimeBanks are often run by their members, some with a Coordinator who does marketing and community outreach. This is YOUR TimeBank. What do you want from it? If you want a specific feature, service or event, chances are someone else is looking for the same thing.
What can you do to help our TimeBank grow and continue to find new ways of serving its members?
Can you:
*help to plan events
*recruit someone who can perform services that are in high demand (like massage)
* help do orientations to bring new members in
*do a presentation about Time Trader at your church, community group, or to your friends
*come up with a creative idea to help that isn't listed here
Contact me at 287-2040 ext. 3022 and let's work together to find ways to strengthen our community and serve our members better.
It's up to YOU.
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